Peanut butter and jelly is truly a child favorite meal. Parents prepare this sandwich for their kids all the time; however, it is not exactly the healthiest meal on the planet. Store-bought peanut butter, for starters, is loaded with saturated fats and hydrogenated oils. Like most nuts, peanuts are categorized as acidic foods, which are much more damaging to our bodies. There is, however, one nut that is much more alkalinizing (meaning that it balances our bodies, speeds up our metabolism, and gives us more energy), and that is the almond. A subtle switch from peanut butter to almond butter can do wonders for your better health.

Almond butter is nearly double the price of peanut butter in stores—although, it is quite delicious, if I do say so myself. So why not make it yourself. Follow this simple recipe and create a homemade almond butter that is both better tasting and better for you than your standard store-bought peanut butter. Put this yummy spread on some whole wheat bread, throw on some tasty organic jelly and you will have the much healthier “A”B&J.

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I personally like to have a spoonful of almond butter for dessert… Forget that bread and jelly stuff!